Lent is not a moment to impress God with your abilities to let go of sin and food. It is not a time to exhibit to others how Catholic you are. It is not another moment to embrace spiritualities and practices we sincerely never agree to or believe in. It is a time of sincerity. A time of renewal and retreating. A time to begin that which we intend never to drop outright after Easter. It is a time of genuine encounter with our maker. Let the heart take the lead and the whole system will follow suit with the needed practices. Be careful to respect all medical advises. If you are not to eat after 6pm, break the fast a bit earlier. If you have the propensity to suffer ulcer, do not forget to take water on fast days and try not to starve too much. Needles to say, acidic fruits and drinks are not the best for breaking fasts or sustaining the body during fast. Again, we are not called to gather the three meals and eat them together in the evenings. Finally, the greatest charity you can do mankind is to spare us the gossip and pray for all humanity. Peace and a Joyful journey of hope.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:48:20 +0000